A new study suggests that avoiding certain health risk factors in middle age could delay the onset of dementia. The factors identified are type 2 diabetes, smoking, and high blood pressure. According to the study, avoiding these factors could potentially delay dementia by around 13 years.

The research analyzed data from over 12,400 adults and was published in the Neurology Open Access journal. Further details on the study are available from the source, including comments from the study's lead author. The study's findings may be of interest to local residents in El Paso looking to reduce their risk of dementia.